ECB schedule of public activities on 15 April 2025
Tuesday, 15 April 2025 Event: Euro area Bank Lending Survey (Dataset: BLS) Time: 10:00 CEST Last modified:...
EP debate on European Council conclusions: Speech by Ursula von der Leyen
"In a stormy global economy, the Single Market is our safe harbour. Thirty years after Jacques Delors laid its first…
Remarks following the European Council: António Costa, Ursula von der Leyen, Olaf Scholz
European Council President António Costa, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz reflect on the…
European Council conclusions on the Middle East, oceans, and multilateralism
On 20 March, the European Council adopted conclusions on the Middle East, oceans and multilateralism. Delve into the details.
European Council conlusions on Ukraine, 20 March 2025
The European Council welcomes the joint statement by Ukraine and the United States following their meeting in Saudi Arabia on…
European Council: Press remarks by EU High Representative Kaja Kallas upon arrival
EU High Representative Kaja Kallas said she proposed an initiative focused on providing Ukraine with the support President Zelenskyy had…
EP President Metsola at the European Council: We need to think bigger and act faster
Speaking to leaders, EU Parliament President Metsola reiterated that in a world of rising single powers, Europe must step up…
Main results of the EU General Affairs Council, 18 March 2025
The EU Council discussed draft conclusions for the upcoming European Council. Ministers then held an exchange of views on EU-UK…
Agenda of the European Council, 20-21 March 2025 (updated)
EU leaders are meeting in Brussels to discuss competitiveness and to follow up on the...
Invitation letter by President António Costa to the members of the European Council
The centrepiece of the agenda for this meeting will be competitiveness. The EU leaders will follow up on the Special…
European defence: Report by President António Costa to the European Parliament
"The efforts we undertake to spend more on European defence will also benefit Ukraine. Ukraine’s security cannot be separated from…
Special European Council: Press remarks by President António Costa
"Our decisions today send a clear message: We are putting our money where our mouth is. We are delivering on…
European Council conclusions on Ukraine, 6 March 2025
The European Council reaffirms its continued and unwavering support for Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognised…
European Council conclusions on European defence, 6 March 2025
Building on earlier discussions and in view of the urgency of the situation in Ukraine, the leaders have taken first…
Special European Council on Ukraine and European defence: Remarks and background
EU leaders are meeting for a special summit to discuss continued support for Ukraine and European defence. Insight EU is…
Background briefing on the Special European Council on 6 March 2025
A Special European Council meeting will take place on 6 March 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. Starting at 12:30, EU leaders…
European Council: Letter by EU Commission President von der Leyen on defence
The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, sent a letter to the members of the European Council…
Special European Council: Invitation letter by President António Costa
The extraordinary meeting of the Heads of State or Government of the EU Member States will be dedicated to European…
Special European Council on 6 March 2025
On this page you will soon find all the information related to this meeting. EU...
Speech by President Costa at the European Committee of the Regions plenary session
"Multi-level governance is the foundation on which we can build a stronger, more prosperous Europe for everyone. The upcoming debate on…
Informal EU leaders’ retreat: Remarks by Polish Prime Minister Tusk
"Words about solidarity with Denmark were very important. I made sure still during our meeting that all those who unanimously…
Informal EU leaders’ retreat: Media remarks by President António Costa
"Today, we had the first-ever meeting of European leaders exclusively dedicated to defence. In 2022 in the Versailles summit, we…
EU leaders’ statements at informal retreat to discuss European defence
EU leaders are gathering in Brussels today for an informal yet pivotal meeting—the first dedicated solely to defense. NATO Secretary-General…
NATO Secretary General meets the President of the European Council
On Wednesday, 29 January 2025, the NATO Secretary General, Mr Mark Rutte, will receive the...
Agenda highlights of the informal EU leaders’ retreat, 3 February 2025
EU leaders will discuss European defence during an informal meeting at the Palais d’Egmont in...
António Costa at the EP Plenary: We need to work for a stronger transatlantic relationship
"The world today is multipolar, and it opens new opportunities for Europe. The European Union needs to strengthen its bilateral…
European Council report by President von der Leyen at the European Parliament Plenary on 2
"No other economies in the world are as integrated as Europe and the United States. Millions of jobs on both…
Informal retreat: Invitation letter by President António Costa to the members of the European Council
"The purpose of this meeting is to prepare the ground for the decisions we will have to take and to…
Polish EU Presidency: Speech by President António Costa at the official opening
"It is a great honour for me to be in Warsaw at the launch of the Polish Presidency. Our shared…
European Council: Remarks by President António Costa at the press conference
"We also discussed our relations with the United States of America – they remain one of our closest partners. And…
Main results of the European Council on 19 December 2024
EU leaders discussed Ukraine, the Middle East, the EU in the world, resilience and preparedness, migration and foreign policy issues.…
European Council conclusions focus on Ukraine and Middle East
Brussels, 19 December 2024 (OR. en) From: General Secretariat of the Council To: Delegations Subject:...
Background on the 50th European Council’s anniversary (1974-2024)
On 9 and 10 December 1974 the nine leaders of the European Communities met for a summit in Paris. This…
European Council: Speech by President von der Leyen at the EU Parliament Plenary
Preparing for the European Council meeting on 19 December 2024, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen explained the agenda…
Agenda of the European Council, 19 December 2024 (updated 18/12)
EU leaders are meeting in Brussels to discuss Ukraine, the EU in the world, the...
Background on the EU Parliament Plenary in Strasbourgon 16-19 December 2024
In its final plenary session before Christmas, the European Parliament will tackle a diverse and impactful agenda. Key topics include…
Invitation letter by President António Costa to the European Council members
"How can we use European instruments, tools and policies in a more coherent, strategic and effective way, in order to…
Gavi Pledging Summit to be co-hosted by the EU and the Gates Foundation
The European Union and the Gates Foundation, with the close support of other Gavi donors and implementing countries, will co-host…
Speeches by European Council Presidents Michel and Costa at handover ceremony
"What is Europe about? Europe is about values, about peace and about prosperity. Values are the bedrock on which we…
The European Council formally appoints the European Commission
The European Council today appointed by written procedure the European Commission for the period from 1 December 2024 to 31…
Handover between outgoing President of the European Council Charles Michel and incoming President António Costa
Friday, 29 November 2024 13:45 Arrival of António Costa – Welcome by Charles Michel 14.00...
Main results of the EU General Affairs Council, 19 November 2024
Ministers focused on preparations for the December European Council, the annual rule of law dialogue and the Article 7 procedure…
Hungarian EU Presidency: We want to make Europe great again
The competitiveness pact presented by the Hungarian presidency, the Budapest Declaration was adopted at the Friday informal meeting of the…
EU Commission statement on the outcome of the informal EU Summit in Budapest
Today, the EU Commission evaluated the latest meetings of the European Council and the European Political Community in Budapest. EU…
Informal European Council endorses a new European Competitiveness Deal
"The need for a unified response has never been more compelling. We call on all EU institutions, Member States and…
Informal European Council in Budapest: Invitation letter by President Charles Michel
"We have to continue delivering on our priorities in line with the Strategic Agenda, working actively towards a strong and…
Conclusions and remarks at the European Council on 17 October 2024
On 17 October, the European Council adopted conclusions on Ukraine, the Middle East, ensuring a rules-based international order, competitiveness, migration,…
European Council: Invitation letter by President Charles Michel
EU leaders are meeting in Brussels to discuss Ukraine, the Middle East, competitiveness, migration, and foreign affairs. Read the invitation…
Agenda of the European Council, 17-18 October 2024
EU leaders are meeting in Brussels to discuss Ukraine, the Middle East, competitiveness, migration and...